Hitachi DZ-HS300A User manual

DZ-HS303A/DZ-HS300A

Instruction manual

To obtain the best performance and ensure years of

trouble-free use, please read this instruction

manual completely.

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DZ-HS303A

DZ-HS300A

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Important Information

For Your Safety

The power switch turns the DVD video camera/recorder on and off, leaving the date/time feature unaffected. If the

camera/recorder is to be left unattended for a long period of time, turn it off.

The DVD video camera/recorder and AC

adapter/charger have the following caution

marks.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN.

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Identifications of caution marks

Precautions

WARNING: Many television programs and films

are copyrighted. In certain circumstances, copy-

right law may apply to private in-home

videotaping of copyrighted materials.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with

Canadian ICES-003.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT

EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, USE THE

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,

BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/

CHARGER (DZ-ACS3).

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

This symbol warns the user that

uninsulated voltage within the unit

may have sufficient magnitude to cause

electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous

to make any kind of contact with any

inside part of this unit.

This symbol alerts the user that

important literature concerning the

operation and maintenance of this unit

has been included. Therefore, it should

be read carefully to avoid any

problems.

The liquid crystal display (LCD) panel is

made by highly precise technology. More than

99.99% of its picture elements (pixels) are

effective, but some (less than 0.01%) may

appear as colored bright dots. This does not

indicate a fault as the LCD panel stretches the

limits of current technology.

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

CAUTION

This product contains a laser diode of higher

class than 1. To ensure continued safety, do

not remove any covers or attempt to gain

access to the inside of the product. Refer all

servicing to qualified personnel.

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Microsoft

®

, Windows

®

, Windows

®

Me, Windows

®

2000 Professional, and Windows

®

XP are

registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Intel

®

, Pentium

®

Processor, and Celeron

®

Processor are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.

Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

IBM

®

and PC/AT

®

are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Other company names and product names listed are trademarks or brand names belonging to each

individual company.

SD logo is a trademark.

Warning: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following

two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept

any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,

and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause

harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct by one or more of the following

measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Caution to the user: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer void

the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is a

major factor in the design of every instrument. But, safety is your responsibility too.

This page lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of DVD video camera/

recorder and accessory equipment.

1 Read these instructions.

2 Keep these instructions.

3 Heed all warnings.

4 Follow all instructions.

5 Do not use this apparatus near water.

6 Clean only with dry cloth.

7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8 Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9 Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the

apparatus.

10 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

11 Use only with the cart, stand,

tripod, bracket, or table specified

by the manufacturer, or sold with

the apparatus. When a cart is

used, use caution when moving

the cart/apparatus combination to

avoid injury from tip-over.

12 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

when unused for long periods of time.

13 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been

damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or

plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects

have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has

been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate

normally, or has been dropped.

14 The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or

splashing and that no objects filled with liquids,

such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

15 The equipment (AC Adapter/Charger) shall be

used near the socket-outlet and shall be easily

accessible.

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Cautions on HDD

Save the data recorded on HDD:

• To back up the data recorded on HDD, save it on a DVD. It is also recommended that you use this

DVD video camera/recorder to dub the data. You can also use a PC to save the data on a DVD.

• It is recommended that you periodically save your recordings.

Do not subject the DVD video camera/recorder to any vibrations or impact:

• This could result in the HDD not being recognized or recording, playback or dubbing to become

impossible.

• Do not subject this DVD video camera/recorder to any vibrations or impact especially during

recording, playback or dubbing, or while the ACCESS/PC indicator is lit or blinking.

• If vibrations to this DVD video camera/recorder are repeated, or the drop status of DVD video

camera/recorder is detected (see page 69), recording, playback or dubbing will stop to protect the

HDD in this DVD video camera/recorder.

Carefully check the temperature of this DVD video camera/recorder:

• If the temperature of this DVD video camera/recorder is too high or too low, normal recording or

playback may not be possible.

• If the power switch is set to “HDD” with the temperature of this DVD video camera/recorder too

high or too low, message “The temperature of HDD is outside the operating temperature range.

Turn off power.” may appear to protect the HDD. Even if this happens, setting the power switch to

“DVD” may allow you to use the DVD video camera/recorder with a DVD, so it is recommended

that you carry a spare DVD even if you intend to record on the HDD.

This DVD video camera/recorder cannot be used at high altitude:

• Note that the DVD video camera/recorder cannot be used in a place where the atmospheric

pressure is low, such as 3,000 meters or more above sea-level.

Do not place this DVD video camera/recorder near a magnet or magnetic field:

• If you so, recording, playback or dubbing may not be possible.

Cautions When Using

Handle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with care:

• The LCD is a very delicate display device: Do not press its surface with force, hit it or prick it with

a sharp object.

• If you push the LCD surface, unevenness in display may occur. If unevenness does not disappear

soon, turn the DVD video camera/recorder off, wait for a few moments, and then turn it on again.

• Do not place the DVD video camera/recorder with the open LCD screen down.

• Close the LCD monitor when not using the DVD video camera/recorder.

Please note in advance that Hitachi will not accept any liability or make compensation for loss

of data, or direct or indirect damage when recording or playback is not performed normally

due to a fault in this DVD video camera/recorder. This also applies to repairs on this DVD

video camera/recorder (including repair of components other than HDD).

• Hitachi cannot compensate for any damages caused when recording is not made normally or

recorded contents cannot be played back because of a defect in the DVD video camera/

recorder, disc or card. Also, Hitachi cannot be responsible for your recorded video and audio.

• If you or a third party make a mistake when handling this DVD video camera/recorder, disc,

card, etc., the recorded contents may be lost. We cannot be responsible for compensation for

damage due to loss of recorded contents.

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Liquid crystal display (LCD) and viewfinder:

• The LCD screen and viewfinder are the products of highly precise technology. Among the total

number of pixels (approx. 120,000 pixels for LCD monitor and equivalent to approx. 200,000 pixels

for viewfinder), 0.01% or less pixels may be missing (black dots) or may remain lit as colored dots

(red, blue, green). This shows the limitations of the current technology, and does not indicate a

fault that will interfere with recording.

• The LCD screen and viewfinder will be slightly dimmer than usual when the DVD video camera/

recorder is at low temperature, as in cold areas, or immediately after power is turned on. Normal

brightness will be restored when the temperature inside the DVD video camera/recorder rises.

Hold the DVD video camera/recorder correctly:

• Do not hold the viewfinder or LCD monitor when lifting the DVD video camera/recorder: The

viewfinder or LCD monitor could detach and the DVD video camera/recorder may fall.

Do not subject the DVD video camera/recorder to impact:

• This DVD video camera/recorder is a precision machine. Take great care that you do not strike it

against a hard object or let it fall.

• When using a tripod, firmly secure the DVD video camera/recorder on it. Do not use the DVD

video camera/recorder with a tripod in a place where it is subject to severe vibrations or impact.

No sand or dust!

• Fine sand or dust entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause

malfunctions or defects.

No water or oil!

• Water or oil entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause electric

shock, malfunctions or defects.

Heat on surface of product:

• The surfaces of the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and battery will be slightly

warm, but this does not indicate a fault.

Screen on connected TV:

• Never leave the Disc Navigation screen, still image or camera image displayed on your TV to

which the DVD video camera/recorder is connected: Doing so could result in displayed image

retention or phosphor degradation of TV screen.

Be careful of ambient temperature:

• If the temperature of this DVD video camera/recorder is too high or too low, normal recording/

playback may not be possible.

• Take care that the temperature of this DVD video camera/recorder, when connected to PC does

not rise excessively (reference for usage: approx. 30 minutes at about 86ºF (30ºC).

• Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder on beach sand or in a closed vehicle where the

temperature is very high for a long time: This could cause malfunctions.

Do not point directly at the sun:

• If direct sunlight strikes the lens or viewfinder, the DVD video camera/recorder could malfunction

or a fire could occur.

• Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder with the LCD screen exposed to direct sunlight: This

could cause malfunctions.

Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near TV or radio:

• This could cause noise to appear on the TV screen or in radio broadcasts.

Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near strong radio waves or magnetism:

• If the DVD video camera/recorder is used near strong radio waves or magnetism, such as a radio

wave tower or electric appliances, recording or playback may stop, or noise could enter the video

and audio that are being recorded. During playback of normally recorded video and audio, noise

may also be present in picture and sound.

At worst the DVD video camera/recorder could malfunction.

Do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to soot or steam:

• Thick soot or steam could damage the DVD video camera/recorder case or cause malfunctions.

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Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near corrosive gas:

• If the DVD video camera/recorder is used in a place where there is dense exhaust gas generated

by gasoline or diesel engine, corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulfide, or sulfur such as in a hot

spring area, the external or internal terminals could corrode, which would disable normal

operation, or the battery connecting terminals could corrode, so power will not turn on.

Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near ultrasonic humidifier:

• With some water in humidifier, calcium and other chemicals dissolved in water could scatter in the

air, and white particles could adhere to the optical head of the DVD video camera/recorder, which

could cause it to operate abnormally.

Do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to insecticide:

• Insecticide entering the DVD video camera/recorder could dirty the lens in laser pickup block for

DVD, and in such a case the DVD video camera/recorder might not operate normally. Turn the

DVD video camera/recorder off and cover it with vinyl sheet, etc. before using insecticide.

Do not use a generally available 8 cm CD lens cleaner:

• Cleaning the DVD lens is not necessary when using this DVD video camera/recorder in the usual

way.

• Using 8 cm CD lens cleaner could cause this DVD video camera/recorder to be faulty.

• If you have to clean the lens, use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that is exclusively for 8 cm DVD discs.

Be careful of moisture condensation:

• When you move the DVD video camera/recorder between places where the difference in

temperatures is great – such as entering a lodge from a ski slope or going out of a cooled room or

vehicle – condensation (vapor in air warmed or cooled to water droplets) could occur on the lens

and/or inside the DVD video camera/recorder. If condensation occurs, do not open the cover of

disc or card insertion block if possible. If condensation occurs on the lens, wipe it off with a soft,

dry cloth. Even if the external surface of DVD video camera/recorder has dried, condensation may

remain inside: Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off and leave it in a dry place for at least 1 – 2

hours before using it again.

Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder for a long uninterrupted period of time:

• This DVD video camera/recorder cannot be used for a long time continuously as a surveillance

camera/monitor. If you use it for a long continuous period of time, the temperature of DVD video

camera/recorder could exceed the limit and the recording/playback operation may slow down or

other faults could occur. If this happens, turn it off and wait for a while before using it again.

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Do not turn the DVD video camera/recorder off while the ACCESS/PC indicator or

CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking:

• The ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or

blinking to show that data is being written to disc or card,

or being read from it. At this time, do not do any of the

following, so as not to damage the data:

− Remove battery

− Disconnect AC adapter/charger

− Plug or unplug PC connection cable

− Remove disc or card

− Subject DVD video camera/recorder to severe

vibrations or impact

− Violently open or close the LCD monitor

The ACCESS/PC indicator will light for a while after

recording is finished. While it is lit, do not subject the DVD

video camera/recorder to any vibration or impact, and do

not disconnect the battery or AC adapter/charger.

If you turn the DVD video camera/recorder off while the

ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking,

turn it on again with the disc or card loaded in it: Repair of

the disc or card will be executed automatically (see page 139).

Do not wipe the DVD video camera/recorder case with benzene or thinner:

• The coating of case could peel off or the case surface could deteriorate.

• When using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow the instructions.

Also read the instructions attached with optional accessories:

• For optional accessories, observe the cautions and follow instruction manuals attached.

The battery provided has not been charged at time of purchase:

• Charge it before using the DVD video camera/recorder (see page 29).

• The battery will discharge as time passes. (The battery is produced so that it discharges on its own

in order to protect its characteristics.)

Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless a charged battery or AC adapter/

charger is connected to the DVD video camera/recorder.

Be sure to set the power switch to “OFF” when turning the DVD video camera/

recorder off:

• Disconnecting the battery or AC adapter/charger while the DVD video camera/recorder is being

powered could cause a fault.

CARD ACCESS indicator

ACCESS/PC

indicator

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Cautions When Storing

Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the temperature is

very high for a long period of time:

• The temperature inside a closed vehicle or trunk can become very high in a hot season. If you leave

the DVD video camera/recorder in such a place, it could malfunction or the case could be

damaged. Also, do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to direct sunlight or place it near a

heater.

Do not store the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the humidity is high

or in a dusty place:

• Dust entering the DVD video camera/recorder could cause malfunctions. If the humidity is high,

the lens could be moldy, and the DVD video camera/recorder could become inoperable. It is

recommended that you put the DVD video camera/recorder with desiccant in a box when storing

it in a closet, etc.

Do not store the DVD video camera/recorder in a place subject to strong

magnetism or intense vibrations:

• This could cause malfunctions.

Detach the battery from the DVD video camera/recorder and store it in a cool place:

• Leaving the battery attached or storing it at high temperature could shorten its life.

Suggestions and Restrictions

Make a trial recording:

• Always make a trial recording before doing actual recording to make sure that recording is normal.

The data that have not been stored normally because of a defect in the DVD video camera/

recorder cannot be restored.

It is recommended that you use the HDD from which recorded contents can be deleted for trial

recording.

Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder for professional applications:

• This DVD video camera/recorder is designed and produced for home-use recording and playback.

Copyright:

• Data recorded on the HDD/disc/card in this DVD video camera/recorder using other digital/

analog media or devices are protected by the copyright act and cannot be used without permission

of the owner of copyright, except for personal enjoyment. Be aware that recording is restricted for

some demonstrations, performances and exhibitions, even for personal enjoyment.

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CLEANING

Be sure to set the power switch to “OFF” before cleaning this DVD video camera/recorder.

●Cleaning LCD screen and camera

lens

Use dry, soft cloth to wipe dirt off. When

cleaning the LCD screen, be careful not to use

force, scratch it, or subject it to impact: Doing

such could cause a defect in the screen, result in

display unevenness, or damage the LCD

monitor.

●If dust adheres to the viewfinder

lens, remove it using a cotton

swab, etc.

Do not rub the lens with force: Doing so could

scratch the lens.

●Cleaning DVD Video Camera/

Recorder Case

Do not wipe the DVD video camera/recorder

case hard with any foreign object, such as grit,

adhering to it, and do not use rough fabrics to

clean the case: Doing so could scratch it.

Use soft cloth, etc. to gently wipe dirt off the case.

●Do not use benzene or thinner to

clean DVD video camera/recorder

case

The coating of case could peel off or the case

could deteriorate. Wipe off dirt on the case with

a soft cloth which has been completely wrung

out. When using chemical cleaning cloth, follow

instructions for use.

HANDLING DISCS

●Using discs

Discs are very delicate recording media.

Carefully read the following cautions and

observe them:

• Always use a brand new disc when recording

important material.

• Be sure not to touch the recording surface of

disc, or dirty or scratch it.

• If there is dust, scratch, dirt on disc or if it is

warped, the following phenomena may occur:

− Block noise in playback

image

− Momentary stop of

playback image

− Sound interrupted during

playback, or abnormal

sound

− Blue thumbnail

display* (Fig. 1)

− Disc cannot correctly

be recognized

− Disc cannot be

initialized

− Delay between video

and audio

Even if disc is normal, the above phenomena

may occasionally occur. While the ACCESS/

PC indicator is lit, do not subject disc to

vibrations or impact, and avoid using DVD

video camera/recorder at extremely high or

low temperatures, or in environment where

condensation is likely to occur.

• When recording images,

the DVD video camera/

recorder may avoid the

portions of disc where

recording is not possible,

due to dust, scratches,

etc. [It will pause m at

such a portion and

automatically restart

recording (n).]

This will cause recording to be interrupted for

several seconds to several minutes, and

multiple thumbnails will be created by one

recording session as shown above. In this case,

the recordable time on disc will decrease.

• Be careful when removing the disc since the

metal of removal slot of DVD video camera/

recorder, and disc itself, may be hot.

●Storing discs

• When storing disc, replace it in the plastic case

in which it was purchased.

• Be careful that no condensation occurs on disc.

• Do not place disc in following places:

− Direct sunlight for a long time

− Where humidity is high or in dusty place

− Where there is heat from a heater, etc.

Block noise

001/ 006All Progra

m

s

PLAY

SELECT

PHOTO

Fig. 1

*

001 / 002All Progra

m

s

PLAY

SELECT

PHOTO

(Recording one scene

may produce multiple

thumbnails.)

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DISC CLEANING

Use the disc cleaning cloth provided to lightly

wipe off any dirt adhering to the disc as shown

in the figure. Do not wipe the disc with force:

Doing so could cause scratches.

Never use solvent (thinner, water, antistat or

detergent) for cleaning.

Lightly wash the dirty cleaning cloth with

detergent: The dirt removal capacity of the cloth

will improve (rinse the cloth well with water so

that no detergent remains).

NOTE WHEN TRANSFERRING OR DISCARDING DISCS AND SD MEMORY CARDS

•

The “Format” function on this DVD video camera/recorder will only change the file control information:

It will not completely delete the data in the built-in hard disk; your personal data could leak out. To

prevent the data from leaking out, execute complete deletion of HDD (see p. 107).

•

“Formatting” or “deletion” using the functions of DVD video camera/recorder or PC will change only

the file control information: It will not completely delete the data on disc or memory card.

• When transferring or discarding a disc or memory card, it is recommended that you physically

destroy it or use deletion exclusive software (generally available) to completely delete the data on

it. It is user’s responsibility to control the data on disc and memory card.

•

Hitachi will not accept any responsibility for leaking of personal data.

Read This First

To guide you, we have included following five chapters.

• The section on “Setups” explains how to set

up the DVD video camera/recorder, battery,

and set the date/time.

• The section on “Basic Techniques” explains the

basic operation of this DVD video camera/

recorder – recording of movies, still images,

external input and playback of recorded images.

•

The section on “Disc Navigation” explains

editing with Disc Navigation: Refer to this

section when dubbing from HDD to disc,

finalizing a DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW and

initializing a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/+RW.

• The section on “Connecting to PC” explains

the contents of provided CD-ROM and how to

install the software included.

• “Subsidiary Information” includes an

introduction to products sold separately, and

troubleshooting.

We want this manual to be as helpful as

possible, so it includes two easy ways to find the

information you need:

• A quick index for the information you use

most often.

•

A detailed table of contents directing you to

specific information quickly (see pages 14 – 16).

Get to know your DVD video camera/recorder by

using this manual, and get to know Hitachi. We

appreciate your business.

Quick Index

Available Discs ................................................ 26

Recording Movie ............................................. 43

Playing Back.................................................... 73

Functions Available with Disc Navigation ........ 80

Dubbing on DVD.............................................. 83

Connecting to a TV........................................ 112

Connecting to PC .......................................... 118

Use the disc cleaning

cloth to clean from inner

to outer edges in axial

direction.

With this DVD video camera/recorder you can view the picture being recorded or the playback

picture whether on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. Opening or closing the LCD monitor

switches the picture to appear on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder.

It is possible to switch the language in the on-screen display of this DVD video camera/recorder

(see page 36).

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About This Manual

●Displays in this manual

Understand that the displays are different from those you will actually see in the viewfinder or on

the LCD screen.

●Notation of cancel button

Press the STOP/EXIT button to stop your operation midway, or return the menu screen to the

preceding one. The expression “press the C button” will be used in this text.

● , 1, <, >, 2, / and 3 marks beside headings

Some functions of this DVD video camera/recorder are unavailable with HDD/disc/card used. Refer

to the marks at right above each function to identify whether the HDD/disc/card is compatible with

the function. Refer to these marks and identify the functions and operation to match the HDD/disc

card you use.

●Illustrations in this manual

Although the external appearances of DZ-HS303A / DZ-HS300A are different, the method of

operating these models is identical.

The illustrations of DZ-HS303A are used for the explanation in this text.

HDD

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Introduction

●

Recording is possible on both HDD and DVD: In FINE mode, recording for

up to 3 hours is possible on HDD; up to 30 minutes on DVD (p. 43, 156).

●

Dubbing to an 8 cm DVD can be performed on this DVD video camera/recorder

using only one button: Simple dubbing without a DVD recorder or PC

(p. 83)

.

●You can capture photos from videos (p. 75).

You can record an image displayed during playback of video as a photo on a card.

●You can start recording immediately after stopping playback (p. 43, 74).

Unlike tape devices, you do not need to search for the recording start position or locate the

beginning of blank portion.

You can stop playback and immediately start recording: New recording will not overwrite any

previously recorded data.

●You can immediately play back desired recorded scenes (p. 73).

You do not need to rewind, unlike recorders using tape.

You can select any scene you want and immediately play it back (using Disc Navigation function).

●Use Disc Navigation to create your original movie (p. 98).

You can delete unnecessary scenes, move any scenes, etc., and create your original movie work (Play List).

To edit the scenes recorded on the HDD, use the dubbing function to easily create a DVD from the

edited original movie. If you edit the scenes recorded on a disc, you can play back the edited original

movie and easily dub it on another DVD recorder or VCR.

●Create original DVDs on PC (p. 118).

You can create an original DVD, using the provided software CD-ROM.

The created DVD disc can be played back on DVD player/recorder, DVD-ROM drive, etc.

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Table of Contents

Important Information.........................................2

For Your Safety.................................................. 2

Precautions........................................................2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........... 4

Cautions on HDD............................................... 5

Cautions When Using........................................ 5

Cautions When Storing...................................... 9

Suggestions and Restrictions ............................ 9

CLEANING .......................................................... 10

HANDLING DISCS .............................................. 10

DISC CLEANING................................................. 11

NOTE WHEN TRANSFERRING OR

DISCARDING DISCS AND SD MEMORY

CARDS ............................................................. 11

Read This First ................................................11

About This Manual........................................... 12

Introduction...................................................... 13

Table of Contents ............................................ 14

Checking Provided Accessories ...................... 17

Names of Parts................................................ 18

Setups

Demonstration Function...................................22

Setting Up the DVD Video Camera/

Recorder .......................................................22

HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/

RECORDER ..................................................... 22

ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP...................... 22

ATTACHING LENS CAP ..................................... 23

INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE

CONTROL ........................................................ 23

REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE

CONTROL ........................................................ 24

HDD/DVD/Cards..............................................25

HDD, DISCS........................................................ 26

INFORMATION ON DVD-R................................. 26

NOTES ON FINALIZATION ................................ 26

EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE

USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO CAMERA/

RECORDER ..................................................... 27

AVAILABLE CARDS............................................ 27

CAUTIONS FOR DISC AND CARD.........................27

Preparations for Power Supply ........................ 28

USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH

AC ADAPTER/CHARGER................................ 28

Setting Up the Battery......................................29

CHARGING BATTERY........................................ 29

ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO

CAMERA/RECORDER..................................... 30

REMOVING BATTERY ....................................... 30

BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR...... 32

EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY .......................... 32

Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder

On and Off.....................................................33

Viewing Images ...............................................34

VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR

SCREEN...........................................................34

VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH

VIEWFINDER ................................................... 34

Setting Date and Time .....................................35

CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE

AND TIME.........................................................35

Initial Settings ..................................................36

SWITCHING OPERATING SOUND

ON OR OFF (BEEP).........................................36

TURNING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER

OFF AUTOMATICALLY (POWER SAVE) ........36

CHANGING DISPLAY LANGUAGE

(LANGUAGE) ................................................... 36

RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS

(RESET) ........................................................... 37

TURNING RECORD LED ON OR OFF

(RECORD LED)................................................37

CHANGING SETTING OF

DEMONSTRATION ..........................................37

LCD/EVF Setup ...............................................38

ADJUSTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN

(LCD BRIGHTNESS) AND VIEWFINDER

(EVF BRIGHTNESS) ........................................ 38

ADJUSTING COLOR DENSITY

(COLOR LEVEL) ..............................................39

ALWAYS DISPLAYING IMAGE IN

VIEWFINDER ................................................... 39

Inserting and Removing Disc...........................40

Inserting and Removing Card ..........................42

Basic Techniques

Recording Movie..............................................43

Recording Stills................................................44

Swift Restart of Recording

(SLEEP/RESTART button)............................ 45

On-Screen Information ....................................46

INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING

RECORDING....................................................46

Checking Flow of Menu ...................................51

Zooming...........................................................53

MACRO RECORDING ........................................53

RECORDING SUBJECTS FOR STRONGER

WIDE-ANGLE OR TELEPHOTO EFFECT .......54

Manually Focusing Subject..............................55

FOCUSING DURING RECORDING....................55

Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded

(Exposure).....................................................57

Compensating for Backlight.............................57

Using Full Auto Function..................................58

Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-HS303A only) ......59

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Setting Up Camera Functions ..........................60

SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO

MATCH THE SUBJECT

(SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE).............. 60

RECORDING DARK SUBJECTS USING LCD

MONITOR LIGHT ............................................. 61

ADJUSTING COLOR (WHITE BALANCE).......... 61

USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE

STABILIZER (EIS) ............................................ 63

RECORDING SUBJECT USING LARGE

MAGNIFICATION (DIGITAL ZOOM) ................ 63

REDUCING WIND NOISE DURING

RECORDING (MIC.FILTER) ............................ 63

Setting Up Record Functions ...........................64

SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY

(VIDEO MODE) ................................................ 64

SETTING TO WIDE TV SCREEN MODE

(16:9 MODE)..................................................... 65

SWITCHING QUALITY OF STILL IMAGE

(QUALITY) ........................................................ 67

RECEIVING IMAGE FROM ANOTHER DEVICE

(INPUT SOURCE) ............................................ 67

SWITCHING EXTERNAL INPUT RECORDING

METHOD (PHOTO INPUT) .............................. 68

SELF-TIMER ....................................................... 68

SETTING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT ON

OR OFF (OSD OUTPUT) ................................. 69

DROP DETECTION (HDD PROTECTION)......... 69

Using External Microphone..............................70

Disc Navigation

Using Disc Navigation ......................................71

STARTING OR TERMINATING DISC

NAVIGATION.................................................... 71

PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION

SCREEN........................................................... 73

ADJUSTING VOLUME DURING PLAYBACK..... 73

PLAYING BACK LATEST RECORDED

SCENE ............................................................. 74

DELETING LAST RECORDED SCENE.............. 74

CAPTURING PHOTO.......................................... 75

SEARCH PLAYBACK OF MOVIE ....................... 75

FRAME ADVANCE/FRAME BACK/SLOW

PLAYBACK OF MOVIE .................................... 75

SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIE.............................. 76

PLAYING BACK STILLS ..................................... 76

JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT (GO TO)........ 77

INFORMATION DISPLAY DURING

PLAYBACK....................................................... 78

SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES...................... 79

SELECTING CONSECUTIVE SCENES

TOGETHER...................................................... 79

FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC

NAVIGATION.................................................... 80

UNDERSTANDING FLOW OF

DISC NAVIGATION MENU ..............................81

Dubbing on DVD ..............................................83

DUBBING ALL SCENES RECORDED ON HDD

(DUBBING ALL)................................................ 83

SELECTING SCENES RECORDED ON HDD

AND DUBBING THEM (SCENE SELECT

DUBBING) ........................................................84

Scene .............................................................. 85

DELETING SCENES (EDIT – DELETE) .............85

DIVIDING MOVIES (EDIT – DIVIDE) ..................86

COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES

(EDIT – COMBINE)...........................................87

ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES

(EDIT – MOVE).................................................87

DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY

(EFFECT – FADE)............................................88

PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES

(EFFECT – SKIP) .............................................89

CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS

(EFFECT – THUMBNAIL).................................90

COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM TO CARD

(COPY) .............................................................91

LOCKING SCENES ON CARD (LOCK) ..............92

SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN

(SELECT)..........................................................93

DISPLAYING INFORMATION USING MENU

SCREEN (DETAIL) ...........................................94

Program........................................................... 95

WHAT IS “PROGRAM”?......................................95

SWITCHING TO THUMBNAIL DISPLAY OF

SPECIFIC DATE (SELECT) .............................95

PLAYING BACK PROGRAM (PLAY) ..................96

CHANGING TITLE OF PROGRAM (TITLE)........96

Play List........................................................... 98

WHAT IS “PLAY LIST”?.......................................98

CREATING NEW PLAY LIST (CREATE) ............98

SWITCHING TO DISPLAY OF EACH PLAY LIST

(SELECT)..........................................................99

PLAYING BACK A PLAY LIST (PLAY)................99

ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST

(EDITING PLAY LIST) ....................................100

DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST

(EDITING PLAY LIST) ....................................101

ADDING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR

EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST).....................101

DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR

EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST).....................102

SELECTING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR

EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST).....................102

ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (MOVE) ...103

CHANGING TITLE OF PLAY LIST (TITLE).......104

DELETING PLAY LIST (DELETE).....................104

Go To ............................................................ 105

MOVING TO BEGINNING (END) OF HDD/

DVD/CARD .....................................................105

HDD/DVD/Card Management ....................... 105

INITIALIZING HDD/DVD/CARD ........................105

PROTECTION ...................................................106

VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE ON

DISC OR CARD (CAPACITY) ........................106

UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF

HDD/DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR-MODE)

(UPDATE CONTROL INFO.)..........................107

DELETING DATA ON HDD

(FULL FORMAT).............................................107

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FINALIZING DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW

(FINALIZE DVD)............................................. 108

ADDITIONALLY RECORDING ON FINALIZED

DVD-RW (VF-MODE)/+RW

(UNFINALIZE DVD)........................................ 109

Others............................................................110

DISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS

INDEPENDENTLY (CATEGORY) .................. 110

PLAYING BACK SCENES REPEATEDLY

(REPEAT PLAY)............................................. 110

PLAYING BACK WIDE-MODE IMAGES ON

4:3 DISPLAY TV (TV TYPE)........................... 111

SLIDE SHOW (CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK

OF STILLS)..................................................... 111

Viewing on TV Screen ...................................112

CONNECTING TO A TV ................................... 112

VIEWING ON TV SCREEN ............................... 113

Playback on DVD Recorder/Player................114

PLAYING BACK DVD-RAM/DVD-RW

(VR-MODE) .................................................... 114

PLAYING BACK DVD-RW (VF-MODE)/

DVD-R/+RW ................................................... 114

Recording (Dubbing) Images......................... 115

RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM

OTHER VIDEO DEVICE

(for DZ-HS303A only) ..................................... 115

RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON

OTHER VIDEO DEVICES .............................. 117

Connecting to PC

Software Provided ......................................... 118

Requirements of available PC ....................... 119

Installing Software ......................................... 120

Connecting to PC via PC Connection

Cable...........................................................123

USING DISC IN DVD DRIVE BUILT

INTO PC ......................................................... 125

BEFORE TERMINATING PC CONNECTION

(UNPLUGGING PC CONNECTION CABLE)/

CHANGING OVER POWER SWITCH ........... 126

Using Software ..............................................127

[When using Windows]

USING IMAGEMIXER 3 .................................... 127

VIEWING IMAGES RECORDED ON

HDD/DISC USING PC .................................... 127

CREATING DVD-VIDEO USING IMAGES

RECORDED ON HDD/DISC .......................... 129

[When using Macintosh]

USING PIXE VRF BROWSER EX AND

IMAGEMIXER VCD/DVD2.............................. 132

IMPORTING IMAGES RECORDED ON DVD-

RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R INTO PC TO CREATE

A DVD-VIDEO (DVD-RW/DVD-R).................. 132

Viewing Images recorded on Disc

using PC......................................................135

Uninstalling Software.....................................136

Please contact the following for inquiries on

provided CD-ROM.......................................136

Cautions when connecting DVD video

camera/recorder to PC................................137

Subsidiary Information

Introduction to Optional Accessories .............138

CAMERA ACCESSORIES ................................138

POWER SUPPLY ..............................................138

Trouble Messages .........................................139

Troubleshooting .............................................146

System Reset ................................................153

Major Specifications.......................................154

STORAGE CAPACITY OF HDD/DVD/CARD....156

RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON

CARD..............................................................157

To Order in the United States ........................158

To Order in the Canada.................................158

Index ..............................................................159

Be sure to read the following before opening

the package of CD-ROM.............................161

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Checking Provided Accessories

Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package:

Battery (model DZ-BP14S):

For DZ-HS303A only.

Portable power supply for this DVD video

camera/recorder. Charge it before use.

Battery (model DZ-BP07PW):

For DZ-HS300A only. Portable power

supply for this DVD video camera/recorder.

Charge it before use.

AC adapter/charger

(model DZ-ACS3):

Used to power the DVD video camera/

recorder from AC outlet, or charge battery.

DC power cord:

When powering the DVD video camera/

recorder from household AC outlet, use

this cord to connect the DVD video

camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger.

Power cable:

Connect between household AC outlet and

AC adapter/charger.

Infrared remote control

(model DZ-RM4W):

For DZ-HS303A only.

Use to control the DVD video camera/

recorder from a distance.

Lithium battery (model CR2032):

For DZ-HS303A only.

To power the remote control.

AV/S input/output cable:

For DZ-HS303A only.

Used when viewing the picture played back

on the DVD video camera/recorder on TV

screen, or input or output video from/to

another video device.

AV/S output cable:

For DZ-HS300A only.

Used when viewing the picture played back

on the DVD video camera/recorder on TV

screen, or output video to another video

device.

Shoulder strap:

Attach to the DVD video camera/recorder

to hang it from shoulder.

Lens cap and lens cap string:

Attach the lens cap when not recording, to

protect the lens.

Software CD-ROM:

Use this CD-ROM when connecting the

DVD video camera/recorder to PC.

PC connection cable:

Use this cable when connecting the DVD

video camera/recorder to PC.

Disc cleaning cloth:

Always use this to clean discs.

WARNING: Keep

this battery away

from children. If

swallowed, consult

a physician

immediately for

emergency

treatment.

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Names of Parts

1 Flash (for DZ-HS303A only) (p. 59)

2 Light receiving sensor

(for DZ-HS303A only)

This sensor controls the amount of light to be

emitted from the built-in flash. Take care not

to block with hand, etc. during recording.

3 Lens cap string attachment hole (p. 23)

4 Stereo microphone

Take care that the microphone is not blocked

by a hand, etc., during recording.

5 Recording indicator (p. 37, 43, 68)

The red indicator will light during recording.

6 Infrared receiver

(for DZ-HS303A only) (p. 24)

When the remote control is used to operate

the DVD video camera/recorder, this

receiver will receive the infrared signal.

7 Optical 10× zoom lens

(for DZ-HS303A only)

Optical 25× zoom lens

(for DZ-HS300A only)

(p. 53)

8 Lens hood (p. 54)

Always remove this lens hood when using

the optional tele-conversion or wide-

conversion lens.

9 Zoom lever (p. 53, 55, 73)

To adjust the zoom or volume.

10 Accessory shoe (for DZ-HS303A only)

(p. 59)

The optional video flash can be attached

here. (See the instruction manual of device to

be attached for details.)

11 PC connection terminal (TO PC) (p. 123)

12 AV inout/output jack (p. 112, 115)

13 External microphone jack (for DZ-HS303A

only) (p. 70)

14 Wide-screen color liquid crystal display

(inside) (p. 34)

14

12

6

78

9

(Inside the cover)

11

23 4 51

13

10

Although the external appearances of DZ-

HS303A and DZ-HS300A are different, the

method of operating these models is identical.

DZ-HS303A illustrations are used in this

manual.

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15 Viewfinder (p. 34)

16 Diopter control (p. 34)

To adjust the focus of image appearing in the

viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.)

17 SLEEP/RESTART button (p. 45)

To switch the sleep/restart status between

ON and OFF.

18 ACCESS/PC indicator (p. 8, 43)

Will blink or light when the HDD/DVD is

accessed (write or read), or the DVD video

camera/recorder is connected to a PC.

19 PHO

TO/SELECT button (p. 44, 79, 93)

20 DISC EJECT button (p. 40)

Press down and release this button to open

the cover of DVD insertion block.

21 DVD insertion block (p. 40)

22 BATTERY EJECT button (p. 30)

Press this button when removing the battery.

23 Battery attachment platform (p. 30)

24 Record button (REC) (p. 43)

25 LOCK switch (p. 43)

It is recommended that you set the LOCK

switch to L (to the upper position) to prevent

the power switch in the “HDD” position

from accidentally moving to “DVD”.

26 Power switch (p. 33)

27 Hand strap (p. 22)

16 17 18

22

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23 24 26 27

21

25

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28 FULL AUTO button (p. 58)

To switch the DVD video camera /recorder

to full automatic.

29 FOCUS button (p. 55)

To switch between manual focus and auto-

focus.

30 MENU button (p. 35, 51, 86)

Press this button to display the menu for

setting camera functions and Disc

Navigation.

31 DISC NAVIGATION button (p. 71)

32 DUBBING button (p. 83)

33 STOP/EXIT button (p. 12, 51, 74)

To end playback or cancel setting of menu.

34 EXPOSURE button (p. 57)

Press this button to adjust the exposure.

35 Speaker (p. 73)

36 RESET button (p. 153)

To reset all settings to defaults (status when

the DVD video camera/recorder was

shipped from the factory).

37 DISPLAY (Screen display) button (p. 46, 78)

Press this button to display the details of

image being played back or camera setting

status, or switch the display off.

38 CARD ACCESS indicator (p. 8, 44)

39 QUICK MENU button (p. 51)

To display only the functions that you

frequently use (simple menus).

40 FINALIZE button (p. 108)

Press this button to finalize the recorded

DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW.

41 Card insertion block (p. 42)

42 BLC (backlight compensation) button (p. 57)

Press this button when subject is being

lighted from rear.

43 f / e / d / c / A buttons

(p. 35, 51, 55, 57, 74, 75, 76)

Use these buttons to select a scene or menu item,

and then press the center (

A

) to play back the

scene, or designate an option from the menu.

These buttons are also used to adjust the

exposure or focus.

44 Tripod threaded hole

Used to attach the DVD video camera/

recorder to a tripod.

3129 30 32 33 3428

35 4137 38 39 4036 42

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